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Written with a Spanish folk song flavor, Moonlight Over Madrid is a lush, romantic piece that is played in an expressive, legato style. The main melodies and counter-melodies are played in a flowing...view details

Wake up to a brilliant stream of sunshine as portrayed by a wave of sound that instantly delights your audience! Scored to help your group project a massive sound regardless of its size, this accessible work...view details

This Grade 2 original work is inspired by five whimsical rhymes. Text that can be read aloud before each movement is included. Students and their audiences will love this nostalgic walk through these...

Copland-esque sounds abound in this energetic original where everyone fiddles! This wild combination of fiddling and contemporary harmony offers your players engaging lines to play as well as technical...view details

Dusty travelers and their ancient color-swept caravans fill this weighty original for young players. Easy optional percussion keeps the beat and underpins the ensemble's staccato notes and emphasizing accents....view details

For developing players, this piece is designed to engage all players on interesting melodic parts in a medium tempo, symphonic dance style. Set in solid E minor, your students will love the strong, modal...view details

The title conjures up images of a beautiful fawn illuminated by early morning sunlight in a fog filled meadow. The introduction sets the mood and lays out the harmonic material used throughout the piece. The...view details

Interesting harmonies and melodies make this hauntingly beautiful work something special. Cellists will be challenged, while 2nd violins and violas are featured with melody in the middle section. ...view details

Energy and excitement prevail from beginning to end in this original work that evokes the image of a hero's journey to explore the ruins of two ancient magical towers. This will capture the imagination of your...view details

Mythos is a dramatic work for the developing string orchestra. The music embodies old heroic tales (or myths) that are passed on from generation to generation by word of mouth. The opening four note...view details

Soon Hee Newbold's music has sparked the imaginations of string players and audiences alike. In this work, three sections. Once Upon A Time; Fantasy; and, Final Victory are performed without...view details

Nautical Variations is an arrangement of the sea shanty Blow, Ye Winds presented in five contrasting settings. The bright, bouncy tune moves along at a moderate tempo and is passed from section...view details

Composed by a Newtown resident, this music is a heartfelt effort to spread the healing force of music. This arrangement includes two sets of parts (grade 2 and grade 3, respectively) so that older and younger...view details

Students will enjoy this energetic, intriguing piece where all instruments have active parts and get a turn at melodic themes. The eighth note patterns add rhythmic drive, giving the music a dance-like...view details

A mysterious adventure awaits in this dramatic piece for developing strings. Beginning with a haunting four note motive, the music turns to a pulsing bass line that gets the wheels in motion for the exciting...view details

Take a look at this driving, modal composition that's loaded with some great techniques! As the title implies, early shifting is the main focus, with pizzicato and easy 16th notes added for variety. All...view details

This energetic and interesting composition uses C major/A minor fingering patterns, and is a great opportunity to practice subdividing. Includes a solo/sectional violin feature and optional tambourine.

This thrilling piece is reminiscent of Schumann's character pieces for young musicians. Written in a minor mode, its melody reinforces F and C naturals and gives young players more experience in 3/4 meter....view details

Beginning with a slow introduction featuring the viola section (with optional 3rd violin), the pace quickly changes to one of vigorous activity. Your students will love this composition with its strong...view details

Explore the rich and important history of the Underground Railroad in this serious festival work. Opening with a solemn chorale, themes in the cello and bass soon take on the character of traditional...view details

Composed to help students tune octave intervals with open strings and develop bowing skill with string crossings, but your students will just plain enjoy playing this fast and lively new work. Parts are...view details

The continuing popularity of Eric Whitacre's dramatic and evocative music is evident in concert programming everywhere, with his symphonic, choral, and operatic works. October is arguably his most...view details